08/16/2011

Bike Surfboard Rack

Bodies of water and I are not the best of friends. I have injured myself many times around water, including a broken rib while water skiing which was one of the most painful injuries I have ever had. For several weeks just breathing hurt.

My rib healed in a way that makes surfing painful. When I am on the board paddling my rib jams into the board and I end up with a fairly wicked bruise the next day. I have fun trying to surf, but the next few days while the bruise heals are not fun.

What does all this have to do with Bike Hacks? Nothing really, but those thoughts came to mind when reader Josh spotted a totally tubular bike/surfing hack and sent it along to us. All text and pictures below are credited to Josh. Totally gnarlacious! If you have water related bike hacks, send them along.

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Here's a couple pictures of a bike that I saw in La Jolla, CA last week. The surfboard rack is made with PVC pipe, hose clamps and pipe insulation. I didn't see the owner but I was impressed by the ingenuity. I'm planning on making one for myself soon.